At Christmas

Behind the scenes at the supermarket in the run-up to Christmas, from the technology behind recyclable wrapping paper to the making of the Christmas advert. However, Key suppliers are feeling the financial squeeze, new products fail on the production line, and a snap frost dents the grape harvest. With purse strings tight and food costs spiralling, will customers still splash out on festive treats?

The retailer's build-up to the 2022 festive period, a time when it is determined to compete against its more established rivals and become the number one Christmas supermarket. Success is all about delivering high quality at low prices, but with a giant panna cotta disintegrating in the test kitchen and a factory struggling to produce a Yorkshire pudding smothered with pigs in blankets, the lead-in is far from smooth. Meanwhile, store manager Lee faces the daunting challenge of opening the company's 986th store during a bleak mid-winter of rising costs.

A look into the daily goings-on of the world's oldest scientific zoo, revealing how keepers and other staff make the holiday magic happen. From complicated animal moves and meeting the zoo's newest and youngest additions, to medical check-ups and transforming the zoo into a magical winter wonderland, cameras are on hand to capture some truly unique moments.